DI/ADX Trend Strategy | (1-Min Scalping)

Strategy Overview
This is an experimental 1-minute trend-following strategy combining DI+/DI-, ADX, RSI, MACD, VWAP, and EMA filters with a time-based exit. It aims to catch strong directional moves while strictly managing risk.



Indicator Components
• DI+/DI- + ADX – Trend direction + strength filter
• RSI (14) – Momentum confirmation (RSI > 55 or < 45)
• MACD Histogram – Detects directional momentum shifts
• Candle Body % Filter – Screens for strong commitment candles
• EMA 600 / 2400 – Long-term trend alignment
• Weekly VWAP – Entry only when price is above/below VWAP
• Trade Limit – Max 2 trades per direction per VWAP cycle
• Time-Based Stop – 0.50% SL, 3.75% TP, 12h (720 bars) time stop



Entry Logic

Long Entry:
• DI+ crosses above DI−
• RSI > 55
• MACD histogram > 0
• Strong bullish candle
• Price > VWAP
• EMA600 > EMA2400
• Within 25 bars of EMA crossover
• Max 2 long trades before VWAP resets

Short Entry:
• DI+ crosses below DI−
• RSI < 45
• MACD histogram < 0
• Strong bearish candle
• Price < VWAP
• EMA2400 > EMA600
• Within 25 bars of EMA crossover
• Max 2 short trades before VWAP resets



Exit Logic
• Stop Loss: 0.50%
• Take Profit: 3.75% (7.5R)
• Time Stop: 720 bars (~12 hours on 1m chart)
• Each trade exits independently



Testing Parameters
• Initial Capital: $10,000
• Commission: 0.10%
• Timeframe: 1-minute
• Tested on: BTCUSDT, ETHUSDT
• Pyramiding: Up to 5 positions allowed
• VWAP resets trade counter to reduce overtrading



Alerts
• Buy / Sell signal
• Trade Opened / Closed
• SL/TP triggered



⚠️ Notes
• Early-stage strategy — entry count varies by trend conditions
• Shared for educational use and community feedback
• Please forward-test before using live
• Open-source — contributions and suggestions welcome!



Disclaimer
This strategy is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always validate independently before trading live.